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April 27, 2015 10:55:13 AM EDT

The Toms River Yacht Club Spring Series was a huge success! Over the course of the four week series, 25 different Opti sailors and 21 different Radial sailors sailed 24 races. Conditions were varied with cold days and warm, windy days and light.

Thank you to the Toms River Yacht Club for their generous hospitatlity. Colie Sails, Zhik, and Optimum Time donated some amazing prizes that excited the kids and kept them coming back for more! Finally, many people behind the scenes -- from yacht club members, parents, siblings, and supporters -- helped to make this Spring Series run so well. There are too many people to name, but thanks for everyone's continued support!

April 27, 2015 10:51:03 AM EDT

Sunday, April 26th, was the fourth and final week of the Toms River Yacht Club Spring Series. 13 Lasers and 21 Optis enjoyed a gorgeous day on the Toms River. The breeze started out at about 14 knots from the North East and died to about 10 knots out of the East. Sailors raced six races on Olympic, Triangle, and Windward-Leeward courses.

Thanks to Colie Sails, Optimum Time, and Zhik for providing some great prizes!

April 21, 2015 3:04:18 PM EDT

Sunday, April 19th, was the third week of the TRYC Spring Series. Sailors were greeted with winds in the teens and temperatures a little cooler and in the 50s. 12 Optis and 11 Lasers raced 6 more races. This coming Sunday is the final day of the Spring Series, and we're expecting the numbers to be a little better as sailors are preparing for the Team Trials!

April 13, 2015 12:30:58 PM EDT

The TRYC Spring Series continued for the second week on April 12th. 13 Radial sailors and 19 Optimist sailors were greeted to a warm sunny day. When we first went out, we were able to get one drifter race off for the Lasers, but utlimately the westerly breeze fizzled out and was replaced by a gorgeous 10 knot seabreeze. 5 more races for the Radials and 6 races for the Optis were run on Triangle, Olympic, and Windward/Leeward courses.

Special thanks to Colie Sails, Zhik, and Optimum Time for their continued support of the series. Zhik donated lots of gear, shirts, hats, etc and Optimum Time donated some watches! The Spring Series will continue Sunday, April 19th!

March 31, 2015 2:25:02 PM EDT

The 2015 Spring Series started on a great Saturday in March at the Toms River Yacht Club. Temperatures were in the mid 30s but the sun was shining. There was nice breeze, 10-20 from the west north west. 9 Opti sailors and 6 Laser sailors were eager to compete. 6 Races were completed in each fleet.

October 27, 2014 12:14:04 PM EDT

The Toms River Yacht Club 2014 Fall Series was a huge success! Sailors competed in 21 races over the course of four weeks. We had light winds and warm temperatures the first week, wet and medium breeze the second week, and breeze on for the last two weeks. In total, 49 different Opti sailors and 22 different Laser sailors competed!

A huge thanks to the Toms River Yacht Club for their hospitality. Zhik and Optimum Time provided some AMAZING prizes for the sailors, and Colie Sails donated other prizes and candy each week. Prizes included life jackets, hats, gloves, tops, pants, watches, mini sails, belts, jackets, and more!

Finally, the Fall Series couldn't be run without the generous help and time commitment from all of the parents. Junior sailing is really growing in the Barnegat Bay area, and it is so cool to see how much all of the sailors are improving.

October 27, 2014 12:00:03 PM EDT

The fourth and final week of the TRYC Fall Series took place on Sunday, October 26th. The forecast was for 25 knots of breeze (again!) but the water was glassed over when sailors started to arrive. Very quickly though, the westerly filled in and, sure enough, we had about 20 knots all across the river. Racing took place a little closer to, and upwind of, the yacht club making for an easier return at the end of the day.

Temperatures were in the 60s and the breeze was very manageable with a steady 15 knots and some big puffs into the 20s. 16 Lasers and 25 Optis raced six races with Lasers sailing Olympics and Optis doing Triangles. Leo Boucher and Carson Pearce continued their battle up front in the Laser fleet, followed closely by Andrew O'Brien. The Optis also had a three way battle with Sarah Burn ultimately grabbing the daily win from Michael Pinto and the up-and-coming Lauren Ehnot, who put in a really strong performance.

It was impressive to see all the hard work and talent that was on display!

October 20, 2014 10:05:54 AM EDT

Sunday, October 19th, was the third week of the Toms River Yacht Club Fall Series. Sailors were greeted with cooler temperatures in the 50s and a blustery and building westerly breeze. The breeze started at about 12-15 knots and quickly built to 20-22 knots. Four races were sailed before things got a little out of control with many capsizes and break downs. The Optis sailed triangle courses while the Lasers sailed Olympics. Sarah and Cordelia Burn had a great battle in the Opti fleet, while Andy Widmeier and Leo Boucher traded firsts and seconds in the Radial fleet.

Many parents and volunteers helped to make this day a success, and I want to thank all the chase boats and support boats for helping with capsized boats. Zhik and Optimum Time provided great prizes, and two lucky sailors received brand new sailing watches!

Next week is the final week of the Fall Series and the prizes are going to be the best yet!

October 7, 2014 10:23:22 AM EDT

Sunday, October 5th, was the 2nd week of the 2014 Fall Series. Sailors were met with colder, blustery conditions. The breeze started around 16-18 knots out of the west and gradually backed off as the day proceeded. Thanks to Randy Hartranft for running the races, Mike Ehnot for being the finish boat, and to the DeFonzos for helping with registration and scoring! ACCs are at Brant Beach YC next weekend, so the next Fall Series date will be on October 19th.

September 29, 2014 11:40:49 AM EDT

The 2014 Fall Series started on a gorgeous weekend at the Toms River Yacht Club. Temperatures were close to 80 degrees and the sun was shining. 41 Opti sailors and 16 Laser sailors were eager to compete. The only missing ingredient was the wind! After a postponement ashore, the sailors headed out in a light and unstable SE breeze. The first race sailed was pretty miserable as the breeze went from 0-2 knots and bounced around between 20-30 degree shifts. The power boats driving around enjoying the nice day made the sailors feel like they were in a washing machine. But after that, the breeze began to build, and we were able to sail 4 more solid races in a 5 knot SE breeze. Optimists sailed triangles and windward leewards while the Lasers did every course imaginable to keep them on their toes.

Colie Sails and Zhik teamed up to give away some great prizes. The top three in all fleets got candy and hand-decorated ribbons, while the top three overall received rash guards, vests, hats, belts, and gloves. We even had some random raffle prizes of a new Zhik PFD, Orspan Top, and more gear!

April 28, 2014 10:03:46 AM EDT

22 Optimists and 14 Laser Radial sailors were greeted with another gorgeous spring day of sailing on the Toms River during the fourth and final Spring Series. Temperatures were in the 60s, the sun was out, and we had a nice 8-15 knot North-North Westerly breeze. Six races were sailed on Triangle, Olympic, and W/L courses.

After sailing, prizes donated by Colie Sails, the Toms River YC, and Zhik were given out to the sailors for their hard work this spring. Good luck to those sailors heading up to the Team Trials. Here are the results:

April 15, 2014 10:26:49 AM EDT

The third week of the TRYC Spring Series was sailed on Saturday, April 12th, in GORGEOUS conditions. Temperatures were around 70 degrees, there wasn't a cloud in the sky, and we had a perfect 5-10 knot E-SE breeze. 16 Optis and 10 Radials enjoyed the day by sailing in the six races. Courses were Triangles, Olympics, and Windward/Leewards. Next weekend will be an off-week for Easter, but the series will conclude on Sunday, April 27th. Plan on being there for the final Spring Series weekend for good weather, great racing, and the best prizes to date!

April 8, 2014 2:50:06 PM EDT

Sunday, April 6th, was the second day of racing for the 2014 TRYC Spring Series. Sailors were met with a gorgeous spring day with temperatures around 60 degrees and sun. 11 Lasers and 18 Optis started the day with a dying Northerly breeze that held for about three and a half races. Half way through the fourth race, the breeze died completely causing an abandonment. Almost immediately, a new 8-10 knot Easterly filled and provided really nice racing for the remainder of the day. Triangles and Olympics were sailed early in the day, followed by Windward/Leewards in the new breeze direction. Once again, Colie Sails and Zhik provided great prizes for the winners and some random drawings.

April 1, 2014 11:05:47 AM EDT

Sunday, March 30th, was the first weekend of the TRYC 2014 Spring Series. Despite a pessimistic weather forecast, the rain mostly held off all day, and we had a nice 8-12 knot breeze. 22 Optis and 13 Lasers braved the conditions and got off six races each.

Confusion reigned on the Laser course in the 6th race with some boats sailing the wrong course. The executive decision was made to abandon the race and only score the first five races, which actually didn't change the overall results.

Once ashore, many sailors warmed up with hot chocolate, candy prizes, and some sweet gear from Zhik (one of our sponsors)!

Next Sunday continues the Spring Series and the weather forecast looks better! Hope to see you out there!

March 26, 2014 10:45:40 AM EDT

The TRYC Spring Series starts this weekend! Come join the fun and get some great racing in to kick start your 2014 season. Dates for the spring series are:

Sunday, March 30th

Sunday, April 6th

Saturday, April 12th

Sunday, April 27th

**There will be no racing Easter weekend.

Colie Sails and Zhik have teamed up to sponsor this event with awesome prizes, candy, and gear. Come once or come all four times. Email clay@coliesail.com for more info or to be added to the email list!

October 29, 2013 10:38:17 AM EDT

Sunday, October 27th was the final day of racing for the TRYC 2013 Fall Series. We had great conditions with 10-16 knots (confirmed with my new Vavuud wind reader) and shifty conditions out of the west. 43 Optis and 21 Radials geared up to race the final six races of the series on triangle, windward/leeward, and olympic courses. In the Radials, it was Canadian Olympic hopeful, Isabella Bertold, who stole the show, putting on a clinic in the breeze. Hot on her tail were the Andrews (Puopolo and Widmeier) - both going to the HS Nationals next weekend- and Eric Reitinger from Brant Beach.

In the Optis, Cameron Giblin sailed consistently to take the win this week ahead of a very talented fleet.

After racing, sailors were greeted witih soup and snacks upstairs where the weekly and series prizes were handed out. Lots of raffles were also awarded, and Jack Brown, better known as "The Phantom of the Opti," won the best costume award. Thanks to Colie Sails and Zhik for donating such awesome prizes. See you in the Spring!

October 21, 2013 1:34:20 PM EDT

The third weekend of the TRYC Fall Series was a huge success. 39 Optis and 11 Radials raced Triangle, Olympic, Windward/Leeward, and even Harry Anderson courses. Six races were sailed (with one drop) on a gorgeous Fall day with temps in the 60s and 8-10 knots out of the west. Congrats to all sailors! Next week is the final week!

October 16, 2013 10:25:10 AM EDT

Wet and WINDY conditions awaited sailors for the second week of the 2013 TRYC Fall Series. 20 Optis and 11 Lasers braved the conditions to sail 5 races in a shifty, puffy NE breeze. Trace Dittenhofer also deserves credit, having rigged up his Sunfish to battle with the Radials.

Once again, Colie Sails and Zhik teamed up to provide some great prizes to the sailors. Hopefully with some Optimists returning from the West Coast Champs and with some calmer conditions, we'll have an even bigger turnout next weekend!

October 7, 2013 4:51:51 PM EDT

The first week of the Colie Sails TRYC Fall Series was this past Sunday, October 6th! Six races were sailed in a 5-7 knot Easterly breeze with dense fog at times and relatively flat water. We had 40 Optimists, 19 Lasers, and 2 420s sailing this week, which was a great turnout for the first weekend. Below are the scores from the day. Thanks to Colie Sails and Zhik for sponsoring with great prizes!

August 21, 2013 9:32:05 PM EDT

The Fall Series is set to run again at Toms River Yacht Club! This year the Fall Series will run on the four Sundays in October: October 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th. Come for one weekend or come for all of them! It will be a lot of fun and a good opportunity to keep sailing into the fall!

June 10, 2013 10:54:25 AM EDT

Looking for a good opportunity to sail your Laser in the ocean!? Check out this NOR for a one day regatta out of Cape May at the end of June!

Corinthian Yacht Club of Cape May

Delaware Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204

(609) 884-8000

Co-Hosts: Corinthian Yacht Club of Cape May and Greater Wildwood Yacht Club

MAYRA REGATTA ~ SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2013

NOTICE OF RACE

1. RULES

1.1 The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) and the International Laser Class Association (ILCA) rules.

1.2 USCG Approved Life Jacket and Whistle Required.

1.3 The Organizing Authority is the Corinthian Yacht Club of Cape May & Greater Wildwood Yacht Club.

1.4 The event will be held on the OCEAN off Cape May inlet (conditions permitting) or Cape May Harbor.

2. FLEET ELIGIBILITY

2.1 Laser and Radial Class ONLY

2.2 Laser and Radial competitors who are a minimum of 16 years of age with a minimum of 2 years Laser Racing experience and are a member of MAYRA; a Regional YRA; the ILCA-NA or the National Laser Class Association may enter by completing registration with the Corinthian Yacht Club of Cape May. A minimum of five entries are required to constitute a class. Athletes can verify membership with the NA Laser Class via this link:

Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk – See Rule 4, Decision to Race. Corinthian Yacht Club of Cape May will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during or after the regatta.

4. FEES

4.1 Required Fees: The entry fee is $25.00 USD if paid before 6/25 (After 6/25, the entry fee will be $35.00). Checks should be made payable to: “Corinthian Yacht Club of Cape May”.

4.3 All early registrations must be postmarked or received by 6/25 by completing the regatta entry form and mailing it with the appropriate fees to: Corinthian Yacht Club of Cape May c/o Carol List, 56 Parker Avenue, Fair Haven, NJ, 07704.

4.4 On-site registration will be held at Corinthian Yacht Club the morning of the event.

4.5 The entry fee includes continental breakfast, sports bars and water for sailors out on the water, beverages & BBQ at the club after racing and Awards.

5. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

5.1 Sunday, June 30, 2013

0730-0830 Check-In, Late Registration and Continental Breakfast

0845 Skippers Meeting

0900 Harbor Start (sail or tow out to Ocean through inlet)

1030 First warning signal, races to follow

Five (5) races are scheduled, wind permitting.

BBQ and beverages after racing are included in registration fee. **Additional BBQ tickets for non-sailors are available for $20.00 each USD and can be paid on-site or mailed with Regatta Fee.

5.2 No race shall start after 1500 hours. Awards will follow at the clubhouse ASAP after the last race.

5.3 Five (5) races are scheduled, of which a minimum of two races must be completed to constitute a regatta.

6. SAILING INSTRUCTIONS AND COURSES

6.1 The Sailing Instructions will be available on-site the day of race. Course configurations will be described in the Sailing Instructions.

7. SCORING

7.1 The Low Point Scoring System, Appendix A2, will be used except as modified below.

8. AWARDS

8.1 Laser Fleet: First through Fifth place; First Grandmaster, First Master; First Woman

May 16, 2013 10:08:11 AM EDT

Webb took delivery on 8 new 420 rig up top covers over the weekend! The covers have navy blue trim and are personalized with "Webb" by the bow and "Class of '82" near the back. The class of '82 played a large role in fundraising for these new covers. They will last forever and will help keep Webb's fleet in good condition!

April 29, 2013 12:01:04 PM EDT

What a GORGEOUS day for the final week of the TRYC Spring Series. It was 70 degrees, sunny, and we had winds between 6-10 knots. A great turnout of Optimists, Radials, and 4.7 sailors raced 6 Triangle, windward-leward, and Olympic races. Afterwads we had prizes for the week and for the series upstairs in the yacht club with lots of glasses, flags, and candy passed out to the sailors!

Many thanks to everyone who helped, including the TRYC and its members, the LaForgias, the Arnones, Ken Boucher, Alex Rogachenko, the MacCormacks, and all of the parents on the water and shore supporting! Most importantly, thanks to Elyse Dolbec for doing the registration and scoring each week!

April 22, 2013 10:13:17 AM EDT

The third week of the Toms River YC Spring Series was a huge success. After a short delay as the Northerly breeze fought the Easterly breeze, the Easterly won, and we had 6-14 knots. The windward mark was tucked up near Island Heights Yacht Club, making for shifty and puffy conditions. Six races were sailed by the Optimists and the Radials/4.7s on a few different courses including Triangles, Olympics, Windward/Leewards, and combinations of all three! Congratulations to all sailors! Next week is the final week of the series.

April 14, 2013 9:33:23 PM EDT

Sunday the 14th was the second week of the Toms River YC Spring Series. Right when we got out on the water, the breeze started to build. The Lasers and Optis were able to finish one race before it got pretty intense. There were a lot of capsizes and with the breeze building, we decided to head in for the day.

We had a good chat as a group about heavy-air techniques and tricks to sail fast and then a small group of Opti sailors headed out for a short practice in the afternoon to try some of them out! Great job!

We have some AWESOME prizes that we were going to give out today (check them out on the Colie Sails Facebook page if you haven't seen them!), but we will save them for next week.

April 8, 2013 11:46:31 AM EDT

The first week of the Toms River Yacht Club Spring Series was a huge success. We had breezy conditions, ranging from 8-18 knots from the south. With the windward mark just offshore, it made for tricky sailing - something that the Team Trials bound Optimist sailors will have to deal with in Pewaukee, WI, in a few weeks! Six races were sailed in all fleets with the courses either Triangle or Olympic.

Consistency was important today. Congrats to all the winners, and we'll see you next week!

March 12, 2013 4:10:07 PM EDT

Colie Sails and the Toms River Yacht Club are once again teaming up to run a series for the Junior Sailors in the area. Toms River Yacht Club will be the host to a four week series, running on the four Sundays in April: April 7-14-21-28. Racing will be held in Optimists, Lasers, 420s, and Sunfish, with sailing right in front of the club! First race is at 11:00 AM each week with awards right afterewards.

February 6, 2013 4:14:02 PM EST

Olimpic Sails had a very successful Valentine's Day regatta at St. Pete YC this past weekend. Ivan Shestapolov and Wiley Rogers were 1st and 3rd in this very competitive fleet, both using the Olimpic Radial Medium! Congratulations, guys!

January 11, 2013 11:37:56 AM EST

Colie Sails will be running/sponsoring the 2013 Spring Series at Toms River Yacht Club! The Spring Series will be run on the four Sundays in April: April 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th. It will be open to Optimists, Lasers, 420s, and Sunfish. There will be a Skipper's Meeting at 10:15 AM each Sunday, with the first race at 11 AM. $10 entry fee per week or $35 for the series.

The goal will be to get 6 quality races each week. Weekly prizes will be given at the conclusion of each day!

Come for one day of racing or come for all four. This will be a great warm up for the summer season!

October 29, 2012 10:40:14 AM EDT

Unfortunately, we weren't able to get the fifth and final day of racing in for the TRYC Fall Series. Hurricane Sandy presented us with too much wind, and with the storm getting closer, we decided it would be smart to head home early and be safe.

The Fall Series was a huge success because of the support of so many people. Thank you to the Toms River Yacht Club for allowing us to use their facilities, the Arnone family, the LaForgia Family, the Brown family, Ken Boucher, the MacCormacks, the Johnsons, the Kovacs, the Kemptons, and anyone I may have missed. Special thanks goes to registration and scorer extraordinaire, Elyse Dolbec, for all of her help! We couldn't have done it without you!

Some facts: We had 78 different Optimists racing at one point during the four weeks, including week two which saw 57 Optis. We had 13 different Radials, 5 4.7s, 5 420s, and 3 Sunfish. Every weekend (except the last one with the hurricane!) we were able to complete all of the scheduled races, and we even did some extra races for the Lasers and 420s on week four.

Four weeks were scored in this year's fall series, and sailors counted their best 80% of the scores. Congratulations to all the winners! We did not have the awards on the last day of racing, so I will hand out awards to the winners the next time that I see them.

October 26, 2012 11:05:21 AM EDT

The TRYC Fall Series is still on for this weekend! The storm looks like it won't be here until Monday or Tuesday, but we will make a game time about sailing on Sunday morning. Either way, though, we will have the series awards and pack up boats. See you then!

October 22, 2012 11:34:19 AM EDT

Sunday, October 21st was the fourth week of the Toms River Yacht Club Fall Series. The weather was fantastic in Toms River, with temps in the high 60s, plenty of sun, and 10-14 knots of breeze. The Lasers and 420s sailed 7 races, while the Sunfish and Optis sailed 6 races.

Next week is the last week of the fall series. There will be weekly scores and prizes, series prizes, and some food and drink afterwards!

October 15, 2012 10:15:54 AM EDT

Sailors were met with warmer temps and blustery conditions on Sunday, October 14th, for the third week of the TRYC Fall Series. Winds were anywhere from 8-18 knots out of the southwest with pretty big shifts. A box course was sailed for all six races.

October 10, 2012 10:24:37 AM EDT

October 1, 2012 11:26:50 AM EDT

September 30th was the second week of the Toms River Yacht Club Fall Series, and the number of sailors was up from last week! We had 57 Optis on the starting line, which was great to see and provided for excellent fall training. Sailors raced six races in 2-10 knots in a tricky westerly/southwesterly breeze. It was not an easy day to spot the wind and shifts, but sailors did a great job being patient with the conditions.

Next week we will be taking a break from the Fall Series as sailors will be competing in the Opti ACCs, the 420 Mid-Atlantics, and the Laser Radial and 4.7 Mid-Atlantics, all on Long Beach Island. Racing resumes on Sunday, October 14th.

September 24, 2012 5:24:42 PM EDT

TRYC Fall Series a huge Success

The first week of the Toms River Fall Series was this past Sunday, September 23. We had almost 40 Optis racing as well as Lasers, 420s, Sunfish and Techs. This coming weekend should be even bigger with everyone gearing up for the ACCs/ Mid Atlantics in early October. 6 races were sailing in a shifty 5-15 knot north westerly. The results are posted here and at the Toms River Yacht Club website.

August 11, 2012 10:09:25 AM EDT

May 30, 2012 5:19:48 PM EDT

Colie's Annual Free Rigging Clinic is for Optimist sailors and their parents. (Bring your sail, bring your spars,) Beginners and advanced sailors are welcome to sign up. We hope to see you next year for the 6th Annual Free Rigging Clinic!

April 26, 2012 3:46:56 PM EDT

Yesterday, Reed Johnson, Pearl Street Market, signed his old sail, the one that this duffle bag was made from. This creative duffle bag was designed and built at Colie Sails. Made from a winning Olimpic Sail, made in Italy, sailed in NJ and across the globe at Optimist Europeans, will reside in San Francisco, after, you guessed it, Optimist World and European Team Trials in Brant Beach, LBI, NJ!

April 16, 2012 5:31:59 PM EDT

We are happy to announce the exciting news that Colie Sails has a new owner, Clay Johnson! Same great customer service, same faces (including me, Steph, through the summer.) Same everything and now with dynamic new leadership.

April 11, 2012 12:14:17 PM EDT

Great results at Meeting del Garda! Out of 1076 sailors, the largest single class sailing regatta in the world Olimpic Sails achieved FIRST place overall and SECOND place female. 1st Overall : Omer ISIK – TUR sailing with an Olimpic Radial Medium2nd Female: Maria Vittoria MARCHESINI - ITA sailing with NEW Olimpic Platinum

March 30, 2012 4:56:13 PM EDT

Thank you Eric Reitenger D10 Secretary for providing the D10 Schedule--Lotsa Laser sailing opportunities this season. Plus many YRAs have series too, not listed here. You must be a member of those YRAs to participate. Please note, many in the list are junior events. Check ahead if you are sailing 4.7 or Radial! We don't want you to think these are Laser full rig only.

February 8, 2012 2:14:38 PM EST

This week in at Takapuna Boating Club, Auckland, New Zealand, Simon SIVITZ KOSUTA & Jas FARNETI won the 470 Jr. World title with Olimpic Sails: Olimpic SR main, Olimpic jib and Olimpic BOG Ultra light spinnaker. They had EIGHT 1st place finishes and won the regatta with a 26 point lead.

February 2, 2012 3:52:08 PM EST

Feeling like you want to do something special for Valentine's Day this year? Think about getting a sweetie something warm for the beginning of the frostbite sailing season. We'll throw in the Sweethearts if you purchase something from this section. No kidding. We will.

February 1, 2012 5:25:53 PM EST

For you lady sailors--now in stock at Colie! New drysuit by Gill for Women! Womens Pro Drysuit has a back zip so it is less bulky over the chest. Aside from being more comfortable the bonus is a more flattering fit.

January 25, 2012 11:08:13 AM EST

Optimist sailor, Nathan Smith from St. Martin wins Colie Deluxe Top Cover at this year's Orange Bowl International Youth RegattaCompetitors Give Away. Sailors traveled to Miami from 22 states and 25 countries to sail in this annual event!

July 1, 2011 7:11:52 AM EDT

June 15, 2011 11:47:28 AM EDT

Father's Day is this Sunday. Get all the gear you need for your sailing Dad here! Check out the DryFreak shirts here, which will look and keep Dad cool. Complement the shirt with Gill Padded Fast-Drying Shorts (and don't forget to get the pads). Finish off the outfit with a hat or visor to keep the sun out of Dad's eyes! Also, we all know Dads love tools, so check some out here!

May 9, 2011 11:36:20 AM EDT

On June 4th, Surf City Yacht Club will host the Jack Elfman Orange Coffee Pot Regatta. This regatta is the oldest Laser regatta in the world! It dates back to 1972, the first year Lasers were sailed. Lasers, Radials, and 4.7's can enter the race. Awards will be given to Full Rigs, Radials, 4.7's, Juniors (<18), Masters (50+) and Women. Check out the NOR or contact Newt Wattis at 609-494-2801/nwattis@verizon.net for more details.

May 3, 2011 4:06:54 PM EDT

Looking for a new Laser, 420, Sunfish or Opti? We have them! Want to buy used? We have used Optis and Sunfish. We also have Event Optis, which were chartered in only one or two events. Call us at 800-481-4349 and we will work with you to select the package and accessories that you need. Ask for Steph or Joe!

April 25, 2011 3:10:38 PM EDT

Our 5th Annual Rigging Clinic for Optimists is set for Sunday May 29, 2010, here at Colie Sails.

This is an annual opportunity to have your child¹s Optimist sail and spars properly "rigged and ready" for sailing this summer.

The clinic and our labor are FREE; you pay only for missing or worn out lines or hardware. Call to sign up for a time slot for a private rigging inspection and lesson while you child ties his or her sail on. Parents are invited to watch, with limited assistance! Bring your child, sail, blades, and spars. We¹ll have precut lines, bailers, whistles, lifejackets and other things you may need set up in the yard to make shopping easy.

Please join us for a fun morning! Call 732-892-4344 or 800-481-4349. Appointments start at 9am and run until noon. Call early!

Please pass this information on! We will have 3 or more sessions running simultaneously, and rely on you to reach out to new Optimist families.

Hope to see you May 29th!

-The gang at Colie Sails

PS: The 4.7 Laser® is the fastest growing class on the Junior Sailing scene right now, worldwide and in the USA. We will have one rigged up on display.

April 19, 2011 11:36:59 AM EDT

March 15, 2011 3:38:06 PM EDT

Check out the latest release from Ronstan! Completely redesigned for 2011, the new Regatta Smock Top has everything you need to stay dry no matter what the conditions. They feature a micro-mesh lining that eliminates that "sticky" feeling when wet or sweating. Also available in Junior sizes! Now designed to fit under your PFD!

February 2, 2011 1:37:51 PM EST

New for 2011!

Gill has reworked their classic Pro Top with some awsome new features. The neck feautures a zipper for those warm days, and an intergrated pocket on the side/back keeps your essentials handy but out of the way. The no-lift neoprene waist band will help keep the waves and spray off your back. For Women, Gill has introduced some flattering colors. Check them out below!

January 25, 2011 4:22:43 PM EST

This winter weather (And Ice!) may be keeping you out of your boat, but here at Colie we are always ready to go sailing!

Next month Joe will be driving to FL for the Laser Midwinters East; The Regatta begins on Feb. 23rd and finishes up the 27th.

For newcomers this is a great way to sail your laser in sunny clearwater beach, and compete against top level sailors from around the world. If your planing on racing your laser this season it is a great event to attend, you will not be dissapointed!

November 22, 2010 4:06:10 PM EST

Check out these NEW Laser Bailer Springs! They are stainless steel and CLASS LEGAL! This means no more replacing O-rings. You will have a bailer that operates properly. These springs also work with a bailer that has a broken pivot point, restoring full function. Get your springs today and enjoy how the bailer was designed to work.

October 31, 2010 9:44:56 AM EDT

October 29, 2010 9:37:34 AM EDT

Come to Colie Sails for your LP Bucks. What are they?

They are a retail buying incentive from LaserPerformance. Buy a new Laser, Radial, 4.7, Sunfish or Vanguard 15 and earn $300 LP BUCKS! Buy a Vago or Bahia and earn $450, a Bug $200! Come to Colie Sails and take delivery of a new boat by December 31, 2010 to earn LP BUCKS. Colie upgrades too. Spend your LP BUCKS on a dolly, a Colie Deluxe cover, Gill gear, virtually anything in our store. Don't miss out!

September 4, 2010 9:32:44 AM EDT

August 24, 2010 5:03:49 PM EDT

Congratualtions to all sailors who braved the rain and wind at the NJ State Optimist Champs at Brant Beach Yacht Club on Long Beach Island. A special thanks to all BBYC volunteers for running the regatta in challenging conditions. Krista and I enjoyed seeing so many familiar faces at the event: sailors, parents and coaches!